Namibia with Heart and Soul: Take our hand and let us introduce you to this awe-inspiring country. Come and stay with us, experience Namibia.

WELCOME TO GONDWANA COLLECTION

Where the Namib Desert stretches languidly from the Atlantic Ocean and wild land extends into infinity, dreams become real. At this place where fantasy meets reality, you'll find the Gondwana Collection safely positioned.

Take our outstretched hand and let us introduce you to our extraordinary country, Namibia. From the massive chasms of the Fish River Canyon, the fossilised dunes of the Namib Desert and the red sands of the Kalahari Desert to the waterways of the Kavango and Zambezi, there are countless marvels to behold. Explore this awe-inspiring wilderness from the warmth of our lodges, created with conservation cognizance and ample character. And return to relax after an exciting day of discovery.

This is the Gondwana feeling: Namibia with heart and soul.

Come and stay with us, experience Namibia.

About us

Honouring People

HONOURING PEOPLE - An important pillar of the Gondwana Philosophy, and one that stands sturdily with that of Conservation, is our commitment to the Namibian people.

Honouring Nature

HONOURING NATURE - A seed was planted when the first piece of land was investigated near the Fish River Canyon nearly twenty years ago.

Honouring the Past

HONOURING THE PAST - Dreams were discovered and history unravelled when the first Gondwana lodge was built on the farm Karios.

Namibia Road Map 2018/19

Anyone touring Namibia should definitely take our road map along. It is available from Gondwana free of charge, or as pdf download. This map features fascinating experiences plus recommended accommodation. At the same time it is an ordinary road map with all the essential information of the official Namibia road map by Prof. Uwe Jäschke and the Roads Authority of Namibia.

The Desert Grace - Opening November 2018!

Treat yourself to desert elegance and an extra touch of grace! Graceful spaces and gracious hospitality imbue this modern lodge with its elegance of yesteryear, spirited character and refreshingly stylish interior. Sip on a pink gin while appreciating the expansive desert scenery from one of the 24 bungalows, each with its own plunge pool. Book now!

Self Drive Safari Packages - Expecially4You

Experience Africa like nowhere else. Discover what makes Namibia so special and as it should be, with Namibia2Go. Easy. Up close. Unforgettable. Explore Namibia your way with Gondwana Collection's new unbeatable self-drive safari package for two. Includes accommodation, 4x4 vehicle and a detailed on route map guide.

Go Big

Discover Namibia’s main attractions.

This package offers a four-wheel drive vehicle and a twelve day trip through the beautiful Namibian landscapes. Starting from Windhoek you will head south, into the Kalahari where your first night will be spent enjoying the sunset at the Kalahari Anib Lodge.

Go Active

Enjoy an active Namibian adventure.

Have an active adventure in Namibia with this ten day trip. See a new side of Namibia that includes a wide variety of activities. All from the comfort of a four-wheel drive vehicle that is included in the package. Starting in Windhoek you head west towards the coastal town of Swakopmund.

Go Wild

Track Namibia's awesome wildlife.

This self drive safari includes a four-wheel drive vehicle and stopovers at all major wildlife-viewing sites. Starting from Windhoek you will head towards the famous Etosha National Park, where 3 nights will be enjoyed at the unique Etosha Safari Camp.

Go Epic

Experience Namibia's famed locations.

Take ten days to discover Namibia in an Epic way. This self drive safari - which includes a four-wheel drive vehicle - will take you to the famous Namibian locations that will make you long for the vast open spaces long after you return home. Starting in Windhoek you will head south to the Kalahari Desert.

Gondwana's Newsroom

‘Quiche, hazelnut cheesecake, white-wood furniture . . . what’s not to like about this fine little lunch and breakfast spot that makes a priority of fresh ingredients and friendly service? Oh, and there’s great coffee, art on the walls, free wi-fi and so much more.’ (Lonely Planet)

There’s a case for simplicity at Main Street Café in central Omaruru, which has received the Certificate of Excellence award on TripAdvisor for the last two years with its small and simple menu and high quality of ingredients, level of service and cleanliness.

And chef and owner, Chris Johnston, casually says that they will receive it again this year. Chris has kept the menu small to ensure that everything is fresh. Main Street Café makes their own bread, cheese, cakes, ice-cream, bacon and sausage, uses free-range eggs in their dishes and has their coffee beans roasted to specification.

They hardly ever open a tin – and as noted on the menu: ‘If you want Aromat, Ricoffy or margarine, please go up the street’.

The relaxed coffee shop/restaurant has a good reputation among travellers, who want to make a quick stop on their way through town for good grub. Local ingredients, freshly prepared dishes and service with a smile is the café’s motto.

It is housed in the old Omaruru bakery, which supplied the community with fresh bread for over fifty years. ‘Long-time residents remember the very colourful Baker Meyer and his Easter buns.’ A section of the building, constructed with mud bricks, dates back to the late 1800s and is one of the oldest buildings in the country.

A geologist by profession, Chris is also a professional photographer, who prints and frames his own work. His gallery adjoins the café and his evocative photographs adorn the café walls.

Chris learned how to cook in the seventh grade, when he took a cooking class at his school outside of Boston in the US to get out of a vocational shop class. When a group of girls went to the school board and requested to join the boys’ class, a group of boys also went to the board and requested to join the girls’ cooking class. In response, the school created a class called ‘Cooking for boys’. Chris discovered that not only did he enjoy cooking, it was also a good life skill that has stood him in good stead.